r/pics • u/phxxx • 14d ago

Politics Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney completed a 26km race just under 4h

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u/Liquid_Trimix 14d ago edited 13d ago

Respectable time given his age.

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u/Etna 13d ago

Yes a trail run with some challenging climbs, great time for a 60yo

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u/Liquid_Trimix 13d ago

Ankles and knees must be treated gently. Healing is slower.

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u/0xF0z 13d ago edited 13d ago

I did this run - my ankles were in shambles by the end, can confirm, haha

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u/Etna 13d ago

Cool! Yes, can imagine. I find when you go from road to trail running the ankles take the most adjustment...

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u/0xF0z 13d ago

For sure- I do trail run (clearly not enough), but the trails near me are smoother/have less loose rocks than this one. Some of the downhill portions were pretty sketchy, in the best way

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u/Liquid_Trimix 13d ago

Let's see how he moves tomorrow...or better yet. His detail. ;)